Answers to the questions we hear most often before a trip.
The Ugandan Shilling (UGX). Credit cards are accepted at major hotels and lodges, but carry some local currency for smaller transactions.
English and Swahili are official; guides and lodge staff on our itineraries speak fluent English.
A handshake is the common greeting, modest dress is appreciated in rural areas, and always ask permission before photographing people.
We recommend bottled or purified water throughout. All lodges on our itineraries provide safe drinking water.
